What Happens to Your Car After Scrap Car Removal in Invercargill?

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Step 1: Free Vehicle Pickup

Once you accept our quote, we arrange pickup at a time that suits you. Our tow truck driver will collect your vehicle from anywhere in or around Invercargill — completely free of charge.


Step 2: Draining Hazardous Fluids

At our yard, we drain all harmful fluids from the vehicle, such as:

  • Engine oil

  • Brake and transmission fluid

  • Coolant

  • Petrol or diesel

  • Air conditioning gas

These are safely disposed of or recycled in accordance with New Zealand’s environmental regulations.


Step 3: Dismantling for Reuse

We remove any working or reusable parts, including:

  • Batteries

  • Alternators

  • Tyres and rims

  • Radiators

  • Starters

  • Doors, mirrors, and windows

These components are cleaned, tested, and sold or reused to reduce the need for new parts.


Step 4: Crushing and Metal Recycling

The rest of the vehicle is crushed and shredded. Valuable metals like steel, aluminium, and copper are extracted and sent for industrial recycling.


Step 5: Glass and Rubber Recycling

Glass from windscreens is melted and reused in insulation. Tyres are repurposed for roads, playground mats, or fuel in cement production.


Step 6: Over 90% Recycling Rate

We recycle or reuse over 90% of every vehicle — helping keep waste out of Southland landfills and contributing to a circular economy.


📞 Looking for responsible scrap car removal in Invercargill? Contact us today at 0800 826 727 or request your quote online at cashforcarsinvercargill.net.nz.